Looking to paint gold metal studs on my everyday purse - Will this paint hold up? Otherwise, what do I use? ..having a hard time finding a solution.
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In my opinion I dont believe it can withstand everyday use, this paint is aim towards hobby model kits and R/C hobby cars, it requires a prepared surface of highly black gloss paint follow by airbrushing light increments of this paint to give it a mirror finish, but after applying the mirror paint, any color or clear coat applied to the mirror paint will cause it to become dull or a matt finish -- I suggest looking at other online retailers to find DIY gold studs
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I didn't get a chrome finish. It was more of a silver and when I tried to use gloss clear coat it went bad. It could have been the material I was painting. Try a test piece of material to see what reaction you get. Mike
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I wouldn't. Short of an automotive paint with a few dozen clear cotes anything you paint this with will quickly wear and flake off. also, the texture and shape would probably encourage flaking. If that doesn't scare you off try it with one and pit it on the wall. You might prove me wrong.
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This product is color embedded in wax, so you squeeze out a bit and rub it on the area you want to, gild. Then you can apply wax over it, but I would take care to not have the covering wax dissolve the rub and buff gilding.
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Definately, that's the only type paint I've used it for so far. I used the gloss finish and it turned out like a fine grand piano finish! I was in a hurry to get it done so I didn't take the time to do much adjustment to the amount of paint it was spraying, just tested it on a large piece of cardboard and it was O.K. but a bit heavy. I went ahead and used it that way and it worked fine but I used a lot of paint, in fact I ran out of the quart I had bought for my small chain link fence project and bought another quart. I now have a grand piano finish on a chain link fence, kind of overkill for the first project with this paint sprayer. I will attempt to paint a house next so I will definately try to adjust the paint volume I spray for that and not overdo it and be wasteful.
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I would not recommend this brush. It does not hold enough paint and it's designed to do small details. Get a brush that can hold bottles or go to an automotive type gun.
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I used it on some interior detailed brass statues They look great, and I expect the Brass Lacquer will preserve there brilliance for many years. I have a Copula on top of my Garage with a copper roof an a copper flying Goose weather vein on top. I haven't properly lacquered the roof yet but I did bring in the Goose & cleaned it very good & applied 2 coats of the Lacquer in October 2013 an it still looks great. It was the first time I had even thought about a protective coating to show off the copper finish. It seems a shame people purchase cooper or brass decorative outside attachments for their homes, as myself, and feel it the norm to let them fade to Patina (oxidation). When you can coat it and keep the cooper or brass luster you bought it for. I can't wait to Lacquer the Cupola roof. Longevity is a question an abuse from the elements, but for as good as it looks, it seems worth putting on the Spring Clean-up list. Hope this helps. Ya can't loose by trying. A proper cleaning & prep is the key before applying.
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They have a waxy finish, so my best guess is that it would be similar to painting a traditional wax candle. I wonder if gilding wax would work? AMACO Rub 'n Buff Wax Metallic Finish, Gold Leaf, 0.5-Fluid Ounce
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Use a Q tip or small paint brush, to apply. The dye will soak and run more than you expect; it's alcohol based. Good luck!
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I have used this with great success for years on jewelry. I even use it on my good gold. Use a small soft toothbrush to clean the crevices. It will take some time. Make sure you rinse the piece clean. If this doesn't clean as you wish you should use a chemical tarnish liquid first then the foam. Your pieces will be beautifully clean , shining and resistant to tarnish for longer. This is a great polish and the quickest one I have ever used. Good luck.
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Hi-I just painted this on, UNdiluted, with a big brush. It worked fine (my painting was 4' X 3.5'). If possible, I wouldn't thin the gloss if you sprayed it. Then again if you applied several coats of thinned gloss it might work out to be the same as unthinned.
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Use the metal prep. It will then adhere nicely to rusty and non rusty metal as well as painted surfaces. I used it on my 68 Cougar and it was awesome. I also used the por putty after I used the metal prep and there was no adhering issues.
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I am not the representative for this company, but I would. In my humble opinion, I think this paint is very nice. I sanded the fire out of some coat racks and went with it. It has a nice finish. You may wish to do 2 coats. I can't remember if I did. I'm not a purist or a perfectionist, but I would. I was prompted by Amazon comment monitor to respond, so maybe this will be of some help. Have a nice day!
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It works really well on metal. I tried on some jewelry and it doesn't look like real gold, but did fairly cover some places turning on some of my costume jewelry. I would post a pic of the old fireplace I used it on but I am not sure how to upload a photo.
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I use it in non rusted metal specifically to prevent any rust and it works wonders making the metal rust proof, for as long as it stays in the metal, this supposed to be to prep before paint that way will last forever cuz is protected by the paint and metal wont rust under the paint like it happens in some cases if you dont treat the metal before paint, just my experience, it also treat rusted metal and convert rust into something like black oxide and ready fpr paint or yoy can just wire brush rusted area and then apply it works either way it is awesome, if i can i would wash my mouth with it LOL I use it in non rusted metal specifically to prevent any rust and it works wonders making the metal rust proof, for as long as it stays in the metal, this supposed to be to prep before paint that way will last forever cuz is protected by the paint and metal wont rust under the paint like it happens in some cases if you dont treat the metal before paint, just my experience, it also treat rusted metal and convert rust into something like black oxide and ready fpr paint or yoy can just wire brush rusted area and then apply it works either way it is awesome, if i can i would wash my mouth with... » Read More I use it in non rusted metal specifically to prevent any rust and it works wonders making the metal rust proof, for as long as it stays in the metal, this supposed to be to prep before paint that way will last forever cuz is protected by the paint and metal wont rust under the paint like it happens in some cases if you dont treat the metal before paint, just my experience, it also treat rusted metal and convert rust into something like black oxide and ready fpr paint or yoy can just wire brush rusted area and then apply it works either way it is awesome, if i can i would wash my mouth with it LOL « Show Less
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Hi I wanted a metallic gold to paint onto the 'leaves' of a book cake to give the impression of goldleaf edging. It does need a few layers on fondant but it is shiny gold. I didn't use it in a spray so don't know how that looks ...I used a paintbrush.
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The gilding is slightly thicker and applies differently than normal metallic paint. For smaller applications, it would be worth the trouble of cleaning the stencil periodically to get the gilding look. This needs paint thinner to clean supplies. Large applications, go with a metallic paint with soap and water clean up. This is a very small jar...factor that into your stencil project.